Noting Nature in a January Thaw
By Mary Beth Pottratz The main paths are plowed and people are out, even with walkers and strollers. On aContinue Reading
Category: Nature Notes
Insights from Minnesota Master Naturalists.
Cloaked in Winter
By Greg Lecker Even with the snow and cold of the past weekend, the Arboretum is worth a visit. ByContinue Reading
Winter Life in Abundance
By Holly Einess It’s a still, mild day at the Arboretum, and there’s almost no movement in the woods onContinue Reading
Starting Off a New Year
By Mary Beth Pottratz The winter sun peeks out from behind clouds, lighting up a new year on the ArboretumContinue Reading
Archaeology in the Snow
By Sydney Chandler The Arboretum’s Winter Lights display has been a popular attraction for visitors recently. But human visitors aren’tContinue Reading
Tracks and Trails
By Greg Lecker Ski and snowshoe trail signs are up; and ski tracks are obvious. Less so are other tracksContinue Reading
Snowy Sightings on East Side Trails
By Holly Einess Just before turning into the Arboretum entrance, a large bird flies across the road directly in frontContinue Reading
A Winter Flower
By Mary Beth Pottratz As I drive into the Arb, a raptor soars out of the Arboretum and across theContinue Reading
Dialing Down the Visual Stimulation
By Sydney Chandler On a daily basis, many of us are inundated with visual stimulation: flashing lights, movement, words toContinue Reading
Nature Sightings on Three-Mile Walk
By Holly Einess It’s a bright, cold, breezy weekday, and I decide to see what kinds of nature sightings IContinue Reading
